Child mortality vs electoral democracy in United States of America
United States of America: Child mortality vs electoral democracy was 0.6472 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in United States of America, 1949–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality vs electoral democracy in United States of America is 0.6472, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs electoral democracy in United States of America peaked at 3.87 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 0.6465, in 2021.
That places United States of America 143rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.87 | 3.87 | 3.87 | 1 |
| 1950s | 3.37 | 3.06 | 3.76 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.73 | 2.41 | 3.01 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.93 | 1.56 | 2.33 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 1.16 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9745 | 0.8585 | 1.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7981 | 0.7451 | 0.8447 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6835 | 0.6494 | 0.7306 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6473 | 0.6465 | 0.6483 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 140 Romania 0.7311 compare
- 141 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.6905 compare
- 142 Chile 0.6753 compare
- 144 Slovak Republic 0.6286 compare
- 145 Saudi Arabia 0.5958 compare
- 146 Qatar 0.5885 compare
More health data for United States of America
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1867 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,069 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 4,015 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 3.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.1839 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 0.5143 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4975 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs electoral democracy in United States of America?
- Child mortality vs electoral democracy in United States of America was 0.6472 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 3.87 in 1949.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6465 in 2021.
- How does United States of America rank for child mortality vs electoral democracy?
- United States of America ranks 143rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs electoral democracy rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs electoral democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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